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Chicago Fire’s Jonathan Bamba (19) hugs assistant coach Tom Heinemann, back, after scoring a goal during the first half of an MLS soccer match against the Vancouver Whitecaps Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

Chicago Fire beat the Whitecaps 3-1 in matchup of former teammates Robert Lewandowski and Thomas Müller

By Associated Press

October 7, 2026 at 12:01 a.m.

The Chicago Fire beat the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 in a matchup of former Bayern Munich...

The Chicago Fire unveiled details Wednesday of the individual luxury hospitality offerings at their new $750 million stadium going up at The 78 in the South Loop. (Chicago Fire FC)

Chicago Fire launch luxury seat sales featuring mini-suites and bun-warmers

By Robert Channick

September 30, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

The Chicago Fire unveiled details Wednesday of the individual luxury hospitality offerings at their new...

The Chicago Stars' Brianna Pinto right, battles NJ/NY Gotham's Jordynn Dudley during an NWSL match at Sports Illustrated Stadium on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, in Harrison, N.J. (Jordan Bank/Getty)

Chicago Stars fall to Gotham 3-1, dropping them to 5-19-2 after 5th consecutive defeat

By Phuoc Nguyen

September 25, 2026 at 11:43 p.m.

By PHUOC NGUYEN Jess Fishlock scored two goals to break Megan Rapinoe’s Seattle Reign career...

The United States' Mallory Swanson, left, reacts after teammate Trinity Rodman, right, scored a goal during an Olympic group match against Zambia on July 25, 2024, in Nice, France. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Mallory Swanson says there’s ‘not an exact date yet’ for her return to Chicago Stars or the USWNT

By Anne M. Peterson

February 3, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Mallory Swanson is still in her “newborn bubble” but is working her way back to...

President Donald Trump stands on stage next to the FIFA World Cup after receiving the FIFA Peace Prize during the draw for the 2026 World Cup at the Kennedy Center in Washington on Dec. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

German soccer federation official wants World Cup boycott considered because of Donald Trump

By Ciarán Fahey

January 24, 2026 at 9:55 a.m.

A German soccer federation executive committee member says it’s time to consider a World Cup...

As NWSL preseason begins, Naperville’s Ryan Gareis is ‘so excited to be back’ to play for Chicago Stars

By Matt Le Cren

January 23, 2026 at 6:25 a.m.

NWSL veteran Ryan Gareis, a former Neuqua Valley star, recently signed a contract to play...

Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman warms up before the NWSL championship match against Gotham FC on Nov. 22, 2025, in San Jose, Calif. (Justine Willard/AP)

Trinity Rodman agrees to record 3-year deal with Washington Spirit, making her the highest-paid female player

By Anne M. Peterson

January 22, 2026 at 6:48 p.m.

Trinity Rodman has agreed to a record three-year contract to remain with the Washington Spirit,...

Manchester City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma after letting in a goal during the Champions League soccer match between Bodo/Glimt and Manchester City in Bodo, Norway, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. (Fredrik Varfjell/NTB via AP)

Manchester City stunned by tiny Bodø/Glimt in huge Champions League upset and Arsenal into round of 16

By Steve Douglas

January 20, 2026 at 5:33 p.m.

Manchester City has lost 3-1 at tiny Norwegian club Bodø/Glimt in one of the most...

Orlando Pride midfielder Angelina (15) battles Chicago Stars forward Ludmila (14) for the ball during the first half at Martin Stadium in Evanston on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Chicago Stars send Brazilian star Ludmila to the San Diego Wave for up to $1 million in transfer fees

By Ryan Finley

January 13, 2026 at 7:05 p.m.

Ludmila was under contract with the Stars through the 2026 season; while salaries aren’t made...

A model of Northwestern University’s future Ryan Field sits in a room at the Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston on Nov. 21, 2025. The Chicago Stars soccer team is applying to play at the field. (Dominic Di Palermo/baiduhai)

Chicago Stars soccer asking Evanston for OK to play at Ryan Field

By Shun Graves

January 13, 2026 at 12:36 p.m.

The Chicago Stars women's soccer team is asking Evanston for a permit to play at...

Naperville's Nicki Hernandez signs with NWSL's Boston Legacy

Naperville’s Nicki Hernandez will make her NWSL debut for the expansion Boston Legacy. Is the World Cup next?

By Matt Le Cren

January 9, 2026 at 10:48 a.m.

Metea Valley graduate Nicki Hernandez has played professionally for Club América and internationally for Mexico.

Washington Spirit’s forward Trinity Rodman runs for a ball during the first half of a NWSL soccer match against Bay FC on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Benjamin Fanjoy, File)

NWSL creates ‘high-impact player’ rule allowing clubs to sign stars such as Trinity Rodman over the salary cap

By Associated Press

December 23, 2025 at 4:22 p.m.

The NWSL has created a rule to give clubs flexibility to sign star players to...

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams celebrates the win over the Eagles on Nov. 28, 2025, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Recapping an eventful 2025 for Chicago sports on — and off — the field

By baiduhai

December 23, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

It was an eventful 2025 for Chicago's professional and college sports teams, on the field...